teaching resource

Addition Worm – Worksheet

Updated: 25 Jul 2022

Build your students' addition skills with this fun set of differentiated worksheets.

Non-Editable: PDF
Pages: 6 Pages
Years: 2 - 4

Curriculum

VC2M3N04

Add and subtract two- and three-digit numbers using place value to partition, rearrange and regroup numbers to assist in calculations without a calculator <ul> <li>using partitioning and part-part-whole models and the inverse relationship between addition and subtraction to solve addition or subtraction problems, making informal written ‘jottings’ to keep track of the numbers if necessary</li> <li>using physical or virtual grouped materials or diagrams to make proportional models of numbers to assist in calculations, for example, to calculate 214 + 325, representing 214 as 2 groups of 100, one group of 10 and 4 ones and 325 as 3 groups of 100, 2 groups of 10 and 5 ones, resulting in 5 groups of 100, 3 groups of 10 and 9 ones, which is 539</li> <li>choosing between standard and non-standard place value partitions to assist with calculations, for example, to solve 485 + 365, thinking of 365 as 350 + 15, then adding the parts, 485 + 15 = 500, 500 + 350 = 850</li> <li>solving subtraction problems efficiently by adding or subtracting a constant amount to both numbers to create an easier calculation; for example, 534 − 395, adding 5 to both numbers to make 539 − 400 = 139</li> <li>justifying choices about partitioning and regrouping numbers in terms of their usefulness for particular calculations when solving problems</li> <li>applying knowledge of place value to assist in calculations when solving problems involving larger numbers; for example, calculating the total crowd numbers for an agricultural show that lasts a week</li> </ul>
VC2M3A02

Extend and apply knowledge of addition and subtraction facts to 20 to develop efficient mental strategies for computation with larger numbers without a calculator <ul> <li>partitioning using materials and part-part-whole diagrams to develop subtraction facts related to addition facts, such as 8 + 7 = 15 therefore 15 − 7 = 8 and 15 − 8 = 7</li> <li>using partitioning to develop and record facts systematically (for example, ‘How many ways can 12 monkeys be spread among 2 trees?’, 12 = 12 + 0, 12 = 11 + 1, 12 = 10 + 2, 12 = 9 + 3, …), explaining how they know they have found all possible partitions</li> <li>understanding basic addition and related subtraction facts and using extensions to these facts; for example, 6 + 6 = 12, 16 + 6 = 22, 6 + 7 = 13, 16 + 7 = 23, and 60 + 60 = 120, 600 + 600 = 1200</li> </ul>
VC2M4N06

Develop efficient mental and written strategies and use appropriate digital tools for solving problems involving addition and subtraction, and multiplication and division where there is no remainder <ul> <li>using and choosing efficient calculation strategies for addition and subtraction problems involving larger numbers, for example, place value partitioning, inverse relationship, compatible numbers, jump strategies, bridging tens, splitting one or more numbers, extensions to basic facts, algorithms and digital tools where appropriate</li> <li>using physical or virtual materials to demonstrate doubling and halving strategies for solving multiplication problems; for example, for 5 × 18, using the fact that double 5 is 10 and half of 18 is 9; or using 10 × 18 = 180, then halving 180 to get 90; or applying the associative property of multiplication, where 5 × 18 becomes 5 × 2 × 9, then 5 × 2 × 9 = 10 × 9 = 90 so that 5 × 18 = 90</li> <li>using an array to represent a multiplication problem, connecting the idea of how many groups and how many in each group with the rows and columns of the array, and writing an associated number sentence</li> <li>using materials or a diagram to solve a multiplication or division problem, by writing a number sentence and explaining what each of the numbers within the number sentence refers to</li> <li>representing a multiplicative situation using materials, array diagrams and/or a bar model, and writing multiplication and/or division number sentences, based on whether the number of groups, the number per group or the total is missing, and explaining how each number in their number sentence is connected to the situation</li> <li>using place value partitioning, basic facts and an area or region model to represent and solve multiplication problems; for example, for 16 × 4, thinking 10× 4 and 6 × 4, then 40 + 24 = 64, or a double double strategy where double 16 is 32, double this is 64, so 16 × 4 is 64</li> </ul>

teaching resource

Addition Worm – Worksheet

Updated: 25 Jul 2022

Build your students' addition skills with this fun set of differentiated worksheets.

Non-Editable: PDF
Pages: 6 Pages
Years: 2 - 4

Build your students' addition skills with this fun set of differentiated worksheets.

Wriggly Addition Worksheets

Use this set of single-digit and double-digit addition worksheets during maths groups as an individual task or a warm-up activity. Students solve basic addition facts while turning their page to follow the path of the worm’s body.

This resource includes three versions of the worksheet to allow for differentiation. Look for the shapes in the top-left corner to help identify the worksheets.

Circle Version
- single-digit addition
Triangle Version
- double-digit plus single-digit
Square Version
- double-digit addition with regrouping.

Introducing the Addition Algorithm

These addition worksheets can be used to introduce the addition algorithm in a fun way.

The multiple versions of the addition worksheets help with relating place value and column addition.

Use the worksheets as a maths warm-up to help students recall basic addition facts as well as adding multi-digit numbers.

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Curriculum

VC2M3N04

Add and subtract two- and three-digit numbers using place value to partition, rearrange and regroup numbers to assist in calculations without a calculator <ul> <li>using partitioning and part-part-whole models and the inverse relationship between addition and subtraction to solve addition or subtraction problems, making informal written ‘jottings’ to keep track of the numbers if necessary</li> <li>using physical or virtual grouped materials or diagrams to make proportional models of numbers to assist in calculations, for example, to calculate 214 + 325, representing 214 as 2 groups of 100, one group of 10 and 4 ones and 325 as 3 groups of 100, 2 groups of 10 and 5 ones, resulting in 5 groups of 100, 3 groups of 10 and 9 ones, which is 539</li> <li>choosing between standard and non-standard place value partitions to assist with calculations, for example, to solve 485 + 365, thinking of 365 as 350 + 15, then adding the parts, 485 + 15 = 500, 500 + 350 = 850</li> <li>solving subtraction problems efficiently by adding or subtracting a constant amount to both numbers to create an easier calculation; for example, 534 − 395, adding 5 to both numbers to make 539 − 400 = 139</li> <li>justifying choices about partitioning and regrouping numbers in terms of their usefulness for particular calculations when solving problems</li> <li>applying knowledge of place value to assist in calculations when solving problems involving larger numbers; for example, calculating the total crowd numbers for an agricultural show that lasts a week</li> </ul>
VC2M3A02

Extend and apply knowledge of addition and subtraction facts to 20 to develop efficient mental strategies for computation with larger numbers without a calculator <ul> <li>partitioning using materials and part-part-whole diagrams to develop subtraction facts related to addition facts, such as 8 + 7 = 15 therefore 15 − 7 = 8 and 15 − 8 = 7</li> <li>using partitioning to develop and record facts systematically (for example, ‘How many ways can 12 monkeys be spread among 2 trees?’, 12 = 12 + 0, 12 = 11 + 1, 12 = 10 + 2, 12 = 9 + 3, …), explaining how they know they have found all possible partitions</li> <li>understanding basic addition and related subtraction facts and using extensions to these facts; for example, 6 + 6 = 12, 16 + 6 = 22, 6 + 7 = 13, 16 + 7 = 23, and 60 + 60 = 120, 600 + 600 = 1200</li> </ul>
VC2M4N06

Develop efficient mental and written strategies and use appropriate digital tools for solving problems involving addition and subtraction, and multiplication and division where there is no remainder <ul> <li>using and choosing efficient calculation strategies for addition and subtraction problems involving larger numbers, for example, place value partitioning, inverse relationship, compatible numbers, jump strategies, bridging tens, splitting one or more numbers, extensions to basic facts, algorithms and digital tools where appropriate</li> <li>using physical or virtual materials to demonstrate doubling and halving strategies for solving multiplication problems; for example, for 5 × 18, using the fact that double 5 is 10 and half of 18 is 9; or using 10 × 18 = 180, then halving 180 to get 90; or applying the associative property of multiplication, where 5 × 18 becomes 5 × 2 × 9, then 5 × 2 × 9 = 10 × 9 = 90 so that 5 × 18 = 90</li> <li>using an array to represent a multiplication problem, connecting the idea of how many groups and how many in each group with the rows and columns of the array, and writing an associated number sentence</li> <li>using materials or a diagram to solve a multiplication or division problem, by writing a number sentence and explaining what each of the numbers within the number sentence refers to</li> <li>representing a multiplicative situation using materials, array diagrams and/or a bar model, and writing multiplication and/or division number sentences, based on whether the number of groups, the number per group or the total is missing, and explaining how each number in their number sentence is connected to the situation</li> <li>using place value partitioning, basic facts and an area or region model to represent and solve multiplication problems; for example, for 16 × 4, thinking 10× 4 and 6 × 4, then 40 + 24 = 64, or a double double strategy where double 16 is 32, double this is 64, so 16 × 4 is 64</li> </ul>

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Alicia Sadler · 4 years ago

This worksheet looks great, but the numbering of the squares make it a little confusing. Could it be remade without the squares numbered?
- Trish (Teach Starter) · 4 years ago
  
  Hi Alicia, I can certainly see how that might be confusing! Can I get you to submit this change suggestion using the changes & updates tab just above the comment section here? That will make sure our teachers see the suggestion and you will be notified if they are able to do this for you.
Donna Porteus · 4 years ago

I have just spent my time trying to print the Worm subtraction sheet without answers and I repeatedly printed just the answer sheets. Print from 1-6 is all answers. Hope you can fix it up! Thank you! Donna
- Holly (Teach Starter) · 4 years ago
  
  Hi Donna, I’m so sorry you having trouble printing this resource. When I download the resource I have three worksheets without answers and then three worksheets with the answers. So, if you print pages 1-3 that should give you just the worksheets without answers. Please let me know how you go? If you are still having issues feel free to email us at [email protected] and we’d be more than happy to help.